Results 261-280 of 1,285 for speaker:Marcella Corcoran Kennedy in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Cigarettes (8 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Vaping is a relatively new occurrence. While the market share for electronic cigarettes and refill containers is growing, the long-term effects of vaping on public health are not yet known. Electronic cigarettes are regulated by the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016. These Regulations transposed the European Tobacco...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The most recent National Stroke Audit reported that patients who suffer a stroke in Ireland now have a better chance of surviving and with less disability; and that the health service has made significant cost savings in terms of saved bed days, people returning to work and reduced costs of residential care. There are already 3 Early Supported Discharge (ESD) pilot sites for stroke at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The commitment referred to by the Deputy is largely a function of the annual Estimates process and it is in this context that funding may be pursued. Meanwhile, community groups may apply to the HSE for lottery funding to help with the purchase of defibrillators. One of the means to help improve health outcomes in this area is through the expansion of the National First Response...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Defibrillators in Schools Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The decision to install a defibrillator is made at local school level and is a matter for the board of management of each individual school. Applications to the HSE for lottery funding to help with the purchase of defibrillators may be made. One of the means to help improve health outcomes in this area is through the expansion of the National First Response Network. Community first...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (7 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Government approved the publication of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill as a direct policy response to reduce the harms caused by alcohol. Recognising that there is no single simple answer, the Bill includes a range of measures designed to collectively have a positive impact on the health and well-being of Irish people. The Department considered the specific retail environment at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (2 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Epilepsy is a neurological condition that is associated with seizures. While many causes are unknown, it may be the result of a brain injury, stroke, infection, malignancy or genetic conditions. It is diagnosed using a variety of tests including an EEG, brain scans and blood tests. These diagnostic tests are available in hospitals. It can be managed by anticonvulsant medication which are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (1 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The HSE has advised my Department that the terms of reference for the proposed Rare Diseases Technology Review Group are being finalised. They will be discussed at an upcoming meeting of the HSE Optimising Pharmaceutical Value Group prior to being submitted to the National Drugs Management Programme Sponsorship Group for consideration. The timeline for establishment of this group is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (1 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The HSE has advised my Department that the terms of reference for the proposed Rare Diseases Technology Review Group are being finalised. They will be discussed at an upcoming meeting of the HSE Optimising Pharmaceutical Value Group prior to being submitted to the National Drugs Management Programme Sponsorship Group for consideration. The timeline for establishment of this group is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (1 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Deputy's question is best addressed in the context of an update on implementing Ireland's National Rare Disease Plan. The National Rare Disease Plan for Ireland (2014 - 2018) recommended that an Oversight Implementation Group of relevant stakeholders, including patients' groups, be established to oversee and monitor implementation of the plan's recommendations. This group was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Management Programme (1 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (1 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 284 together. The HSE, through the Health and Wellbeing Division, which received an increase in budget in 2017, funds a large number of organisations to provide a range of services including education, awareness, advocacy and support in order to tackle the causes of preventable chronic disease. There is no mechanism for the Department of Health to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (24 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: My department is committed to implementing recommendation 48 of our National Rare Disease Plan that was published in July 2015. This provided that: 'There should be an overall review of the National Rare Disease Plan prior to the development of the next plan in 2019.'

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (24 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The provision of services to prevent and treat foetal alcohol syndrome is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and as such, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: School Meals Programme (24 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As a Minister of State for Health Promotion, I have no role in oversight for schools menus. Issues which occur in schools are a matter for the Minister for Education and Skills. My Department and the Health Services Executive (HSE) continues to support the Department of Education and Skills in the implementation of the curriculum and to improve health promotion in school settings. We will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (24 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (24 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (24 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Data (17 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Community groups may apply for Lottery Funding to help with start up costs to the Department of Health or the Health Service Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (17 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: A Healthy Weight for Ireland – Obesity Policy and Action Plan, 2016 – 2025, contains 60 actions which will be implemented, monitored and evaluated over the lifetime of the policy. The Department of Health is currently engaging with the Health Service Executive (HSE) in the development of the HSE service plan. Key elements include the development of prevention and treatment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (17 Jan 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is included in the Programme for a Partnership Government and is a priority for Government. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill contains a suite of meaningful measures to reduce the level of harmful consumption of alcohol in Ireland. The aim of the legislation is to reduce alcohol consumption and the harms caused by alcohol. The Bill includes...